PHUKET: Phuket City Police have arrested two people and seized more than 3,000 firecrackers and fireworks as part of heightened security measures ahead of the Vegetarian Festival.
PHUKET: Phuket City Police have arrested two people and seized more than 3,000 firecrackers and fireworks as part of heightened security measures ahead of the Vegetarian Festival.
During flood conditions in Ayutthaya, a 13‑year‑old boy was severely bitten by a mother snakehead fish after trying to play with her offspring. Rescue workers rushed him to hospital, and local fisheries officials warned the public to stay away from the protective fish. The incident highlights the dangers posed by wildlife in flooded areas.
Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission says it will file charges against more than 6,000 people accused of cheating in local civil service exams, with the announcement expected by the end of November. The case involves middlemen who received extra payments and includes two Department of Special Investigation officers referred by the Anti‑Corruption Police. Three suspects were released earlier after reaching the legal detention limit, prompting the NACC to explain delays and say it is preparing a uniform charge sheet for all defendants.
The Po Tek Tung Foundation awarded scholarships and final-year grants to 265 deserving but financially disadvantaged students from five Northeastern provinces, with Khon Kaen as the distribution center. The initiative, supported by local officials and the Khon Kaen Charitable Foundation, allocated over 2.25 million baht for the regional round and brings the foundation’s total educational support for 2026 to nearly 17.9 million baht.
Japan, son of the owner of a Kanchanaburi elderly care center, denied collecting a 5,000‑baht fee and explained the use of cages and a fish‑grilling stove after the facility was ordered to close. He admitted mistakes in patient care, said his mother will step away from the center, and noted that deposits must be refunded double. Japan released an audio clip of another patient to clear the controversy and accept responsibility.
A former deputy subdistrict chief was found dead with a severe head wound beside his motorcycle on a highway in Chumphon. A homemade shotgun lay under his body, and police say he had just returned from a funeral after traveling only about 300 meters. Investigators are still determining whether the death was an accident or a homicide.
Thai businessman Pichit Phoararik awarded 2 million baht to the Thailand men's national volleyball team after they finished fifth at the 2026 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship. He has previously given 14 million baht to the women's team, plus sports science and meal support for both squads, bringing total support to 16 million baht. The Thailand Volleyball Association thanked him for boosting morale and helping athletes prepare for future international competitions.
The Royal Thai Navy has deployed 30 water‑pumping boats to speed flood drainage from Chachoengsao Province into the Gulf of Thailand, saying they can move over three million cubic metres of water per day. Floodwaters remain high with no sign of receding, affecting many low‑lying riverside and agricultural communities. The boats are positioned at three points along the Bang Pakong River to push water toward the gulf.
Gold prices are swinging as GCAP Gold watches for a rebound toward 68,000 baht if the metal can hold above $4,100. The firm cites the upcoming Fed minutes, U.S. data, Treasury yields, the dollar, and geopolitical risks as key drivers. Its trading plan suggests buying on dips near $4,100 and selling near $4,200–$4,225, with upside to $4,300 if resistance breaks.
PATHUM THANI — 8 October 2026, Local officials in Pathum Thani have begun using EM balls and aeration machines to tackle deteriorating water quality in an irrigation canal as floodwater drainage causes the water to turn black and develop a foul smell. Dr. Wirasak Hadda, president of Khlong Sam Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (SAO), joined the […]
Thailand's Revenue Department is proposing a new outbound travel tax of 1,000 baht per air trip, with a maximum of 5,000 baht. A public consultation on the draft law runs from September 30 to October 29, 2026. The tax would apply to all travelers regardless of nationality, with various exemptions and collection mechanisms outlined.
